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Dispatches
Comprising 12 bedrooms that span 1,680 square metres of opulence—marble bathrooms, private chef and chauffeur, the world’s largest television (Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision 4-103), a Steinway grand piano, Brunswick billiard table and bulletproof...
London
September, 2013: a restaurant that defines the cliché ‘ill-fated’ closes. Ill-fatedly. Damien Hirst and PR guru Matthew Freud had opened Notting Hill’s Pharmacy to laudation in 1998, the United Kingdom basking in Cool Britannia’s glare, but...
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If Damien Hirst invited you round for tea, what would be hanging on his living room walls? A load of his own dot paintings? Probably not. What about Peter Blake – what artwork has he got on display at his place, what's hiding in the attic, or...
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Here are some of the world's great cities like you've never seen them before: London, New York, Rome, Moscow, Beijing, Leeds... Fair enough, although Leeds is a top city it's not usually listed in such illustrious company, but it's included in this...
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Good old fashioned 20th Century gas-guzzlers get a bad press from the Prius-brigade, but there was nothing to grumble about at this event – in fact Piston Head: Artists Engage the Automobile was a laudable example of recycling as well as an art...
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What happens when a group of highly regarded contemporary artists design a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet? A lot of money is raised for the Missing Tom Fund, and several geeks are admitted to hospital for excessive onanism. Damien Hirst, David...
London
Just last September, the former power station for Shoreditch's tram system (dating back to 1905) was hosting its second year of London Design Festival activities. The distinguished old space had serious presence, it made for a spectacular addition...
Journal
Until 27th May you'll be able to physically set your sights on some of Manifold Edition's latest print offerings. Including exclusive Marc Quinn Sphinx (of Kate Moss) prints in gold and silver leaf, and Damien Hirst's wood-block Spots prints. A...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...